Registered Nurse- OB L​/D- Night Shift

Location:
Cherry County Hospital
- Valentine, NE 69201

Job Status – Full Time (36 hours)

Schedule:
Nights 6:15pm - 6:45am

Compensation: Competitive wage

Sign-on Bonus: $15,000 depending on experience

• Sunday – Thursday Nights - $3.50/hour
• Friday – Saturday Nights - $6.00/hour
• Weekend Days $2.50/hour
• Charge Differential: $3.00/hour

Cherry County Hospital, in Valentine NE. is seeking a skilled and compassionate OB/GYN Night Nurse to join our dedicated team. Under the supervision of the physician or other health professionals, the OB/GYN Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamental nursing processes within the OB/GYN department. This position shares responsibility for providing exceptional care to individual patients and entire mother/baby populations.

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Health Insurance:
  Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid for Employee
• Dental: 100% paid for Employee
• Vision: 100% paid for Employee
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances:
  Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident
• Retirement Plan: 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options

• Greets and registers patient upon arrival.
• Initiates admission assessment immediately upon arrival to the unit including pain assessment.
• Completes admission assessment of the patient immediately according to procedure.
• Initiates a written care plan upon admission.
• Monitors patient condition throughout shift according to unit care standards, including the reassessment of pain.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret changes in patient condition, fetal monitoring systems and abnormal lab values as evidenced by shift communication and documentation in the medical record.
• Incorporates in the nursing plan of care nursing interventions specific to the patient’s identified needs, measurable patient outcomes, discharge planning.
• Reviews and appropriately updates the nursing plan of care during assigned shift.
• Works with the patient and/or family in the development of the plan of care.
• Implements plan of care within established timeframe.
• Accurately orders appropriate tests via electronic health record (EHR).
• Requests consultation based on assessment data to assist in problem solving or facilitation of care as evidenced by random observation and documentation in the medical record.
• Administers medications including I.V. fluids according to policy and procedure.
• Administers and accounts for all controlled substances according to established policy and procedure.
• Accurately reviews physician’s orders and ensures implementation according to schedule.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care at appropriate intervals during the shift.
• Provides basic patient education as outlined in the plan of care and documents teaching and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and modifies nursing interventions to meet changing patient needs including the reassessment of pain.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and/or adverse patient response to physician and other health care professionals.
• Performs fetal monitoring.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Performs OB specific procedures and assessments such as Sterile Vaginal Exams and nitrazine testing as directed by physician or applicable policy and procedure.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in hospital safety programs.
• Supports and enforces infection‑control policies and procedures.
• Assists in keeping the nursing unit clean and tidy.
• Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
• Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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